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These 80 species fall into two groups: baleen and toothed. A type of baleen whale, humpback whales reach up to 50 feet long. Talia Romito and Sophie Webb/Courtesy of NOAA. Called mysticetesâa word derived from the Greek for âmustacheâ and âwhalesââbaleen whales are toothless.
All Toothed Whales have at least one dorsal fin. Both of these types of whales were once widely hunted for a variety of reasons. The Baleen Whales seemed to be hunted on a larger scale. First, they were less dangerous so the risk involved was reduced. Second, their oils were used for cooking, to make clothing, and for other resources.